Polyphenol Oxidase
Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) is an enzyme rather than a volatile terpene, but it plays a significant role in cannabis plant biochemistry and post-harvest chemistry. PPO catalyzes the oxidation of phenolic compounds, a process commonly observed during curing and drying when plant tissues are damaged or exposed to air. In cannabis breeding, PPO activity influences browning reactions, oxidative stability, and the development of secondary metabolites during the cure. Lineage records frequently report that different cultivars exhibit varying PPO expression levels, affecting visual appearance and chemical profile evolution over time.
Polyphenol Oxidase strains
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Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) is an enzyme rather than a volatile terpene, but it plays a significant role in cannabis plant biochemistry and post-harvest chemistry. PPO catalyzes the oxidation of phenolic compounds, a process commonly observed during curing and drying when plant tissues are damaged or exposed to air. In cannabis breeding, PPO activity influences browning reactions, oxidative stability, and the development of secondary metabolites during the cure. Lineage records frequently report that different cultivars exhibit varying PPO expression levels, affecting visual appearance and chemical profile evolution over time.
Breeders working in preservation and stable-strain development monitor PPO activity because it impacts long-term cannabinoid and terpene retention during storage. Cultivars with controlled PPO levels may show more consistent phenotypes across multiple generations and more predictable aging characteristics.
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